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astronautics
noun [U] /ˌæs.trəˈnɔː.tɪks/
/-trəˈnɑː.t̬ɪks/ Definition
› the technology related to space travelSpace travel
(Definition of astronautics noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- astronaut noun
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- earthbound adjective
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